Trusts & Estates Paralegal - Probate & Estate Planning
orionplacementSan Jose, CA
$75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Apply nowTrusts & Estates Paralegal - Probate & Estate Planning
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orionplacementSan Jose, CA18 days ago
$75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Occupations
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsPay $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a boutique legal team focused on meaningful trusts, estates, probate, and estate planning work
Take an active role in sophisticated matters involving probate administration, trusts, estate planning, and related client needs
Work alongside experienced attorneys with the support of a collaborative legal team
Build deeper expertise in WealthDocs and estate planning workflows
Enjoy a stable, in-person environment with opportunities to grow your responsibilities and legal industry expertise
Make a direct impact by helping families navigate important estate and probate matters
Location San Jose, California. This is a fully on site position designed for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a collaborative office environment. Candidates may relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
Note Must have 2+ years of directly relevant trusts and estates experience and hands-on WealthDocs experience. Candidates should have practical experience supporting probate and/or estate planning matters in a law firm or similar legal environment.
About Us:
We are a boutique legal practice dedicated to providing thoughtful, high-quality, and cost-effective legal services to families navigating important estate planning and probate matters. Our team values integrity, compassion, collaboration, and strong client relationships. Confidential Employer.
Job Description:
Support attorneys with estate planning and probate matters from client intake through completion
Prepare, organize, and maintain estate planning documents using WealthDocs
Assist with probate administration, trust administration, and related court matters
Prepare and coordinate legal documents, correspondence, forms, and filings
Assist with conservatorship and court-supervised trust matters as needed
Coordinate deadlines, appointments, client communications, and case-related follow-up
Gather and organize financial, family, and other information needed for estate planning and probate matters
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government agencies, and other parties
Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files
Work closely with attorneys and other staff to keep matters moving efficiently
Provide dependable administrative and substantive legal support across multiple active matters
Qualifications 2+ years of trusts and estates paralegal experience
Hands-on WealthDocs experience is required
Probate and estate planning experience
Strong knowledge of legal document preparation and case management
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff
Spanish fluency is a plus
Why You Will Love Working Here You will have the opportunity to grow your trusts and estates expertise while working directly with experienced attorneys and handling substantive matters that have a meaningful impact on clients and their families. Our team values professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and work-life balance, while providing a supportive environment where strong paralegals can take ownership and continue developing their careers.
JPC-1896 Benefits 401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Location
San Jose, CA
Occupation
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
18 days ago
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